Chances are, you have a list of places you want to see when traveling to Las Vegas, such as the top casinos, big acts, popular restaurants, and some of the best shopping malls in the country. Yet, there is a whole other list of attractions you should consider visiting, including some hidden gems along the Strip and surrounding areas that many locals haven’t discovered.
Here are our top-secret destinations you must experience on your next visit. This list has something for everyone, even the hardest to please visitors.
Pinball Hall of Fame
- Location: 4925 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas (near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign)
This brings out the kid in all of us. Here you will find a huge hall of vintage pinball machines. Don’t forget to bring a few rolls of quarters and indulge in your inner childhood. You will discover pinball machines from the 1950s to the 1990s. Older games cost a quarter a play and 1990s models 50 cents, and there are change machines on site.
Cosmopolitan’s Secret Pizza
- Location: The Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas / Located on the 3rd floor!
Imagine if you will, a “to-die-for” pizza that is described as one of the best along the Strip, hidden away from the crowds on the third floor of the Cosmopolitan. This late-night eatery, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. (as of November 2026), is completely off the radar and if you didn’t know what you were looking for, you would never find it. Ask just about anyone, and chances are, they have never heard of it. Perhaps no one wants the secret to leak because it’s cheap, delicious and located in an unmarked corridor. In fact, this pizza joint doesn’t even have a sign out front, but it’s worth finding.
Mob Museum and Mob Bar
- Location: 300 Stewart Ave (Downtown Las Vegas)
No doubt, at one time Las Vegas and the Mob were often used in the same sentence since it’s no secret they had a well documented partnership. The Mob Museum reveals what really happened during the mob’s heyday in Las Vegas. Here, you will discover the myths and the true history of organized crime in the United States. It’s a fascinating tour that includes artifacts such as the bullet-riddled brick wall from Chicago’s 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.
On the first floor, you see the law enforcement side of the story, and a firearm training simulator puts you in a police officer’s shoes.
When you finish, head down to the museum’s basement: The Underground, a Prohibition-style speakeasy with its own distillery. You won’t find ordinary cocktails here, as drinks have been developed by renowned mixologists. It would be difficult to find a more unique drinking experience in downtown Las Vegas.
Frankie’s Tiki Room
- Location: 1712 W. Charleston Blvd (west of Downtown Las Vegas)
Craving an authentic rum drink? Designed by Bamboo Ben, whom Frankie’s website calls “the world’s foremost tiki bar designer,” the bar has a Polynesian influenced decor with hand-carved seating by renowned artists, idols, artwork and a variety of odds and ends that make this a truly one of a kind drinking venue. Just west of downtown, you can order from a selection of traditional cocktails and exotic rum drinks 24 hours a day.
Springs Preserve
- Location: 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas
If a casual walk in fresh, smoke-free air is needed after a long night in the casinos, be sure and visit the Springs Preserve, a welcome escape from the crazy Las Vegas party scene. Here you will discover botanical gardens, peaceful paths, and hiking along lush landscaping. You will also find nature exhibits, live animal exhibits and interactive science exhibits. The Springs Cafe is located on the grounds as well. As of November 2026, the Preserve is open Thursday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).
Dig This
- Location: 800 W. Roban Ave., Las Vegas
Ever wanted to drive a real excavator or bulldozer? At Dig This, you dig and move dirt in a giant sandbox for grown-ups. No license or experience is needed: an instructor gives you a safety briefing and stays with you over a headset the whole time. Excavator sessions are open to ages 12 and up, the bulldozer to ages 14 and up.
Exotics Racing at Speed Vegas
- Location: Speed Vegas, 14200 S. Las Vegas Blvd., about 15 minutes south of the Strip
If you have a need for speed, drive a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche on a 1.3-mile road course, with a professional coach in the passenger seat. Speed Vegas also has an off-road track and go-karts. Supercar drives start at $299 for five laps (as of November 2026), and you can book several cars in one visit.
BODIES…The Exhibition at Luxor
- Location: Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas
For something more thought-provoking, this exhibit shows 13 real, preserved human bodies and more than 260 organs, and explains how the body works and how the specimens were preserved. Check the opening days and hours on Luxor’s site before you go.
Seek out the unusual
Las Vegas is full of surprises, but none more than these unique, interesting, and often secluded getaways. While the Strip is a terrific source of unparalleled entertainment, the goal of any traveler should be to seek out the unusual. With the above interesting and unforgettable attractions, chances are your trip will offer some discoveries you never know existed.
What are your own favorite secret places in Vegas? Share them in the comment section below!
Most of these are not really all that “hidden”. The Historic Commercial Center is more hidden and has tons fun things like FortBedlam Coffee, Cinelogia, the SciFi Center, Lotus of Siam, Vickie’s Diner, Badlands and La Vecinda.